Premier denies ‘overreach’ as states mull Bondi changes
States are mulling NSW's crackdown on hateful symbols and slogans as anti-immigration rallies draw criticism on Australia's national day of reflection.
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Socceroos gun suffers fresh injury setback
Middlesbrough dynamo Riley McGree has suffered another injury and the Socceroos will hope his latest setback isn't serious.
Phoenix bounce back with big win over Mariners
Wellington are back to winning ways in the ALM after claiming a comprehensive 3-1 victory over the struggling Central Coast Mariners.
‘Point to prove’ as Doolittle torches JackJumpers
Perth have notched a crucial win in Tasmania behind an offensive masterclass from import Kristian Doolittle, who roared back to form with 30 points.
Kings cool McVeigh, Taipans to continue NBL surge
The Sydney Kings have shared the love as they put cellar dwellers Cairns to the sword and notched the eighth win from their last 10 NBL games.
Lynx shoot the Lightning out as hot streak rolls on
Alex Ciabattoni, Amy Atwell and Anneli Maley had huge games as the Perth soared to their fourth WNBL win on the trot with a 27-point burial of Adelaide.
‘Baz’ McCullum concedes England’s prep didn’t work
Coach Brendon McCullum has admitted for the first time that mistakes in England's Ashes preparations played a part in his side's downfall Down Under.
Chaudhary, Jordan fire as Hobart trounce Renegades
The Hobart Hurricanes are top of the ladder in their BBL title defence after a crushing win over the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.
Ukraine peace talks productive, US envoy says
Talks in the United States on reaching a deal to end Russia's war with Ukraine were productive and constructive, a US special envoy said.
For first time in 15 summers, Australia need a spinner
The last time Australia entered a home Test with a frontline spinner other than Nathan Lyon, Michael Beer was the surprise selection. Another big call looms.
‘Proud Jew’: victim lauded as Bondi tributes preserved
Political leaders are reassuring a shattered Jewish community that Australia is their home as a young victim of the Bondi massacre is remembered.
Royal commission off table as PM says sorry for Bondi
Anthony Albanese continues to rebuff calls for a national royal commission into the Bondi massacre while apologising to the Jewish community.
Top-10 for Aussie Quayle as Schaper wins Mauritius Open
Jayden Schaper has won back-to-back European Tour events at the Mauritius Open while Australian Anthony Quayle finished tied for ninth.
US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela: officials
United States ships are close to intercepting another vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, US officials say.
Israeli cabinet backs 19 new settlements in West Bank
Nineteen Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank have been approved by the Israeli cabinet as a cardinal celebrated a Mass in Gaza City.
Sydney-Hobart power couple on environmental mission
For Sydney to Hobart power couple Annika and Ian Thomson, clearing the ocean of rubbish is a mission many years in the making.
Partial release of Epstein files ‘to protect survivors’
A decision to release a fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files by a congressionally mandated deadline has been defended by the US deputy attorney-general
‘One foot in the grave’: ex-Rooster opens up about jail
Former Sydney Roosters captain and grand finalist John Tobin has opened up on a harrowing fall from grace and eight years spent in prison for cocaine smuggling.
Giddey’s Bulls pip Daniels’ Hawks in high-scoring duel
Josh Giddey has outshone fellow Australian Dyson Daniels as Chicago beat Atlanta in the first NBA game to feature more than 300 points this season.
Hearts pumping as Socceroo Devlin leads historic push
Cammy Devlin has Hearts dreaming as they're top of the tree in Scotland at Christmas -- and the Socceroos' midfielder is at the centre of their historic quest.
‘Keep people safe’: guns, rallies reined in after Bondi
Guns and protests are in the crosshairs as politicians rush to pass laws before Christmas to ensure public safety in response to the Bondi Beach massacre.
Gas reservation promises ‘downward pressure’ on prices
Australia will divert more of its gas for local use rather than export under a long-awaited reservation policy designed to ward off shortfalls.
Mega media group merger clears shareholder hurdle
Seven West Media shareholders have overwhelmingly agreed to the TV network's merger with Southern Cross Media, with the union set to be complete in weeks.
Patient Pole’s seven-year wait for Sydney-Hobart return
Przemyslaw Tarnacki's seven-year wait to race the Sydney to Hobart for a second time is now over, with the Polish sailor ready to skipper a "beast" of a boat.
Failed pipe bombs among new Bondi massacre allegations
Previously unpublished allegations about the extent of planning behind the Bondi massacre and failed efforts to detonate bombs have been released.
Kyrgios still waiting as four Open wildcards named
After a career-best year, Queenslander Priscilla Hon was among four Australian Open wildcards named on Monday - but Nick Kyrgios was not among them.
Cambodia, Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says his country and Cambodia will hold talks on Christmas Eve.
Harrison stars as Bullets beat NZ to end losing run
Brisbane centre Tyrell Harrison has put on a star display as the Bullets won for the first time since November 8 in a 14-point victory over NZ.
Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board
Sam Konstas and Matthew Gilkes fired for the Thunder before Shadab Khan spun through Brisbane to snuff out hopes of another miracle BBL run chase.
Bazball architect wants to stay but ‘it’s not up to me’
Brendon McCullum is eager to stay on as England's head coach but says his future is "up to other people" after losing the Ashes in just 11 days.
‘Shattered’ veteran facing extended stint on sidelines
Nathan Lyon has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring, with the veteran spinner facing a long road back as selectors hand Todd Murphy a chance to shine.